The Catholic Church in Australia

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    1788-2013

  • First Catholic Priests arrived in Australia

    First Catholic Priests arrived in Australia
    The first priests actually came into Australia as convicts! They came in the First Fleet and were convicted. James Dixon was one of the first priests and his picture is displayed here.

  • Father John Therry arrives in Australia

    Father John Therry arrives in Australia
    After the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Father John Therry was the first "official" Catholic Priest in Australia.

  • First Bishop In Australia

    First Bishop In Australia
    John Bede Polding was the first Bishop in Australia. He arrived in Australia on the 6th of August 1835.

  • Saint Marys Catherdal was built

    Saint Marys Catherdal was built
    The Catherdal was built.

  • Mary MacKillop beatification

    Mary MacKillop beatification
    Mary MacKillop was beatified on this date to later become Australia's first saint.

  • World Youth Day Sydney

    World Youth Day Sydney
    This was a very significant part of the catholic church in Australia because it was a worldwide event and there was many people from all around the world in Sydney at this time. It promoted catholic church in Australia massively.

  • Mary Mackillop becomes saint

    Mary Mackillop becomes saint
    Mary Mackillop becomes the first Patron Saint of Australia.